907-209-0933 (business) ravenstealsthesun@yahoo.com | William AndrewsStudent Regent, Coalition of Student LeadersMember, System Governance Council William Andrews was born in Juneau Alaska, and moved to Anchorage in 1980. Upon graduating high school from Bartlett High, he went into the US Marines. After his four years of service, he attended the University of Alaska Anchorage for one semester. It was not a very successful experience and he decided it was not the right time in his life for college. He worked in various industries such as security, food, and retail. During his time as a restaurant manager, he met Christy Berggren, his future ex-fiancŽ. Although the couple parted ways, they are the proud parents of Corissa Elaine Andrews, now seven years old. In the Fall of 2002, William returned to college at the University of Alaska Southeast, and has been enjoying a successful college career. William got involved with student government in 2005 when Cachet Garrett, a student Senator, asked William to run as her Vice President. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor Arts in Social Science with a minor in Alaska Native Studies, and plans on pursuing the Master in Arts and Teaching program thereafter. Politics at the state level is a possibility in the future, but for now, leadership at the student level is the plan. |
eswansonak@gmail.com | Erik SwansonPast President, Mat-Su Student Government (2006-2007)Speaker, Coalition of Student Leaders Erik Swanson is a sophomore working toward a double major in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Economics. He served as President of the Mat-Su College Student Government since the spring of 2006. Erik is a recipient of the Eagle Scout Award. For his Eagle project in 2002, Erik recruited and organized 150 volunteers to serve as live "victims" during the Major Marine Disaster Exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii. This was the first marine exercise in the U.S. to utilize live volunteers. During his time in Alaska, Erik has lived in Juneau, Kodiak, Ketchikan, Peters Creek, and Wasilla. He is excited about the opportunity to serve as Coalition Speaker and looks forward to working on the behalf of all UA students. |
907-796-6517 (business) sun_tiger109@hotmail.com | Lindsey ForrestPresident, United Students of UAS - Juneau (2007-2008)Pro-Tem, Coalition of Student Leaders Member, System Governance Council I'm currently the United Students of the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau Vice President. I'm active in Alpha Phi Omega. I am getting my B.A. in English, I'm not sure which area of English I want to continue into and I'm also thinking about getting into the Law Minor here at UAS- Juneau. After I get done here at UAS I'm going to travel to Japan and around the world teaching English. When this is all done I might get into politics or I might not. I enjoy reading, when I have time, drawing, swimming, drinking coffee, running, hiking, camping and SNOWBOARDING! Hopefully this year will be a good one on the slopes! I love living in Alaska, although I don't think I'll stay here after I'm done teaching, and I love all the fresh are and fish! I think that the University is one of the most important things that Alaska has going for it and that it needs to be taken care of by the state, the federal government and the students. |
907-262-0339 (business) istmc2@uaa.alaska.edu | Todd Marshall-ClossonPresident, KRC Student Union (2007-2008)Member, Coalition of Student Leaders Chair, System Governance Council Todd Marshall-Closson was born on February 26th, 1974 to a mother and father very much surprised by a second son. Todd moved to Alaska in 1984. A non-traditional student, husband to Rachel and a father of two teenage boys Shšn and Christopher, Todd's has just graduated with the brand new Digital Art A.A.S., one of the first three awarded in the State. Todd is now focusing on his B.A.A. in Photography with a minor in communications. Todd is committed to developing himself and colleagues in a positive manner. Now in his third year with the Kenai River College Student Union and the Coalition of Student Leaders, Todd is an accomplished advocate for students and believes in the strength of dialogue and partnership for the betterment of the university as a whole. Todd's emphasis in his personal and professional life is dialogue and the reciprocity and exchange of multiple ideas toward a common goal. |
907-543-4562 (business) Miriam_Ohman@bethel.uaf.edu | Miriam OhmanPresident, Kuskokwim Campus St. Gov't. (2007-2008)Member, Coalition of Student Leaders |
907-225-7945 (business) dollie_mama@hotmail.com | Elena JamesPresident, United Students of UAS - Ketchikan (2006-2007)Member, Coalition of Student Leaders Thank you to all the cool people who voted for me this semester. I am proud and happy to serve the college community. I was born and raised on a commercial troller in SE AK, where I was homeschooled and learned the secrets of the salmon. I left to continue my gypsy life by finishing highschool in Seattle and starting college. My one year off turned into ten years, and here I am again, in Ketchikan, working on year two of my pre-requisits for nursing. In that ten years I have lived in a million different places, trying to accomplish as much as I can on my lifes to do list. Ive white water rafted, gone to Hawaii and Jamaica, seen the Grand Canyon, and had a beautiful daughter, my Hurricane Lucinda. On that list was to be president and graduate from college. Im president, now all I have to do is graduate. |
907-747-7726 (business) jenifer.sandonato@uas.alaska.edu | Jenifer SandonatoPresident, United Students of UAS - Sitka (2007-2008)Member, Coalition of Student Leaders Member, System Governance Council My name is Jenifer Sandonato, President of the UAS Sitka Campus Student Government. I am a 26 years old New Yorker, and moved to Sitka over four years ago from just outside New York City. I have been a student at UAS since 2003 working towards a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree, and very much looking forward to the completion of my BLA in Summer 2007. I also have worked at the Sitka Campus for over 3 years in the Instructional Services and Registration department. Involvement in the University has become a passion for me. I also hold a passion for students whom I come in contact with. My daily involvement in a front line position allows me to assist students often and directly, trying my best to answer any and all questions, or find solutions. Recently, I was awarded the 2006 "Staff Make Student Count" award for exceptional customer service throughout the UA system, representing UA Southeast. UAS Sitka Campus has become my home and family. My hopes as Student Government President are to see the Sitka Campus strive to continue to be an exceptional place to learn where students have a voice in matters of their higher education institution. The Sitka Campus student body is composed of both local and distance students. I will work extra hard to keep contact with students both on campus and off campus and listen to your concerns and work to get results. |
907-474-5896 (business) mistere2you@hotmail.com | Jake HamburgPresident, Associated Students of UAF (2007-2008)Member, Coalition of Student Leaders Bio not available at this time. |
907-745-9759 (business) zetaarms@gmail.com | Gary EllisPresident, Mat-Su Student Government (2007-2008)Member, Coalition of Student Leaders Bio not available at this time. |
907-835-9616 (business) scooby8977@aol.com | Jennifer WetzelPresident, PWSCC Student Association (2007-2008)Member, Coalition of Student Leaders Jennifer graduated from West Carrollton High School in West Carrollton, Ohio in 2004. Now a sophomore, she is seeking a degree in International Business and is looking forward to an eventful and exciting year with this year's students. |
907-235-7743 (business) KBauer0913@gmail.com. | Katie BauerPresident, Kachemak Bay College Student Association (2006-2008)Member, Coalition of Student Leaders I grew up in Homer, Alaska and graduated from Homer Flex High School in 2007. In February 2007, I attended the 51st United Nations Commission on the Status of Women as the Alaska Youth Delegate. This summer, I was awarded Girl ScoutingÕs highest award, the Gold Award, for founding a support group, the Ribbons of Life, for children whose family members have cancer. I am a UA Scholar and hope to study medicine and become a pediatrician for Doctors Without Borders. I look forward to leading Kachemak Bay Campus into a year of fun, making friends, and improving the learning experiences at our college. |
907-486-1219 (business) dsnsp@uaa.alaska.edu | Nicholas PenningtonPresident, Kodiak College Student Association (2007-2008)Member, Coalition of Student Leaders My name is Nicholas S Pennington and I am the student body president of the Kodiak College Campus. I am at full-time student getting my Associate of Arts degree this spring. I dedicate all my time to school and my job. I graduated the Kodiak High School in 2005, a year earlier than expected. After graduating with an AA I will be transferring to California State University of Los Angeles and work towards a Bachelor in Political Science. I really enjoy politics and making changes in the community. I am an Eagle Scout, Vice-President of Kodiak Teen Court Bar Association, involved in church and other small community based projects and school extra-curricular activities such as book club, and key club. |
907-230-0186 (residence) asmas54@uaa.alaska.edu | Shelly SloperVice President, Union of Students of UAA (Spring 2008)Member, Coalition of Student Leaders Michelle (Shelly) Sloper was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin and moved to Haines, Alaska in 1997 with her family. Shelly graduated as the Salutatorian of her class from Haines High School in 2003 and has since been attending the University of Alaska Anchorage. While working towards her degree at UAA, Shelly has been involved on-campus through her employment at both the Consortium Library and Student Union and through her participation in the Intramural Sports program. This past year, she also acted as Chair for the USUAA Election Board. Shelly has held a number of officer positions in both the Psychology Club, as Club Council Representative and later Club President, and the Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, where she is currently the President of UAA's chapter. In her career at UAA, Shelly has received both Dean's List and Chancellor's List acknowledgement and was named Seawolf Student Leader in the spring of 2006. Shelly is planning to graduate in May 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Communication. In her free time, Shelly enjoys traveling the globe and reading novels. |
907-786-1206 (business) president.roberson@uaa.alaska.edu | John Roberson IIIPresident, Union of Students of UAA (2007-2008)Ex-Officio Member, Coalition of Student Leaders Member, System Governance Council John Roberson III is the USUAA/Student body President. He served nearly five years in the United States Air Force. While enlisted, John traveled to such places as Minot, North Dakota and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He completed his enlistment right here in Alaska, at Elmendorf. John enrolled in the Political Science degree program here at UAA. His first experience at UAA was through the orientation program, this is where he learned about student government. John knew that to get the most out of college, he would have to get involved, and did. Two years later, he was elected Student Body President; a month later Governor Sara Palin appointed John to the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education. He is constantly busy serving students, but he always has time to listen to the concerns of students. |
907-450-8045 (business) | Dani CarlsonCoordinator, Coalition of Student LeadersDani Carlson is the Coordinator for the Coalition of Student Leaders. She graduated from UAF in 2006 and joined the KTVF news team as a reporter and news anchor. During her student days, she spent time working at KSUA 91.5 FM & TV as \news director, interned with Newschannel 3 in Wilmington, NC, and spent her senior year as vice president of the Associated Students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This experience gave her experience in government interaction and exposure to the Alaskan political process. |
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